Terry and Clarence Low: Careful with those iPad screen overlays

Q: Don't do what I did! In a well-intentioned attempt to prevent scratches on my new iPad, I installed one of those clear overlays. Trickier than it seemed, since there were lots of bubbles to squeegee out. I used the edge of a credit card to move those bubbles out, but I guess I applied too much force and cracked the screen! Either don't apply these things or do it extremely carefully and patiently.

A: Ouch, I feel for you. It's challenging enough to apply those overlays on a cellphone, less a tablet device with more screen real estate. But if you're going to do it, clean the surface extremely well and consider using a can of compressed air to remove the last traces of dust before applying the overlay. Then start with one corner and gently lay it down across the screen. Do it slowly and you will see that it will adhere without a lot of bubbles. Then take the edge of the credit card and gently smooth any tiny bubbles out. It takes practice and patience, but hopefully you will get the results you seek.

Q: I am seriously considering jumping off the Apple bandwagon and buying a Samsung Galaxy Android device. My question: Is there a way to move my music from my iTunes library on my PC to the device? Or am I locked into the Apple world?

A: Good news. Yes, there is a relatively new app called DoubleTwist (doubletwist.com) that will read your iTunes library file and pull all of your music, playlists, etc., into your Android device. It also includes a free player similar to Apple's iTunes player. The app is free to download, but there is also a $4.99 option to sync the app via Wi-Fi.